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24th Annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball hosted by Catholic Charities

On Friday,
December 6th, Catholic
Charities
will host the 24th Annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball
to benefit the children served by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of
Chicago. Held at the Hilton Chicago, more than 1,300 guests will attend this
black tie engagement featuring entertainment by Ken Arlen Orchestra!



The Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball celebrates the life of Saint Nicholas, a
fourth century bishop, and the generosity and care towards children that was
illustrated during his lifetime, becoming a model for Santa Clause. Each year
on December 6th, his feast is commemorated all over the world.



Hosted by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago
and Monsignor Michael M. Boland, President of Catholic Charities along with Chaircouple
Len and Cheryl Wiatr, the reception kicks off at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner
and dancing at 8 p.m.

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“Each year 200,000 children are supported by Catholic Charities programs.  We would not be able to provide quality after-school
care, counseling services, housing and so much more without the support that is
shown at the annual Spirit of St.  Nicholas Ball,” said Monsignor Boland.



Entertainment for the night will be provided by the Ken Arlen Orchestra,
a world-class 15 piece orchestra combining four singers and eleven professional
musicians to keep guests dancing throughout the night.

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Proceeds from the event will benefit the children served by Catholic
Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago offered through Catholic Charities
including its 10 child development centers, after-school programs, counseling
services, and teen parenting centers. Last year’s event raised more than $1 million in
support of these programs. 



The Hilton Chicago is located at 720 S. Michigan Avenue. Tickets are
priced at $500 and tables start at $6000. For more information or to purchase
tickets, please visit www.catholiccharities.net/stnick





 

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